IT'S NOT A DEALERSHIP!!! Tesla has company owned stores. It does not sell through dealerships. You wouldn't call an Apple Store an Apple dealership, would you?
If that is the case, that Tesla employee needs to go through his company training program again. I have never had a conversation with a Tesla employee where the Tesla showrooms and service centers were referred to as "dealerships", because that is not what they are, and Tesla corporate never describes them that way. I recommend you stop using that term, it is incorrect.
I drove through all the parking areas at the Main Place mall in north Santa Ana. No sign of any Supercharger construction.
No worries, it's a common error, but an important one to correct publicly so potential Tesla owners do not get confused and think that Tesla offers the same lousy "dealership" experience that all other car manufacturers provide. The Tesla buying experience is completely different, and far better.
I think an hour to have dinner is absolutely fine. I will never question that. 2 hours is way too much, and disrespectful of others
Don't get me wrong. I think a car that is fully charged should not remained parked. OTOH, people have things to do, and TM specifically stated that SC's are placed in locations that are convenient to shops and restaurants. Thinking of just one of the places I charged, Barstow, I plugged in, then went to Chili's for a meal. If I was done in 40 minutes, while still in the middle of my meal, should I have run out and moved my car when I would be done in another 20 minutes? Well, yes I would if there are others waiting. But, that is me (and most of us here it seems). No matter what, I think there should be a 60 minute limit at every single SC across the country. That would settle a lot of problems.
I've done this at Harris Ranch (gotten up and moved the car mid meal before it was at 90%, because there was a line).
60 minute is not enough to safely get to the next Super Charger in some cases. Yesterday I needed an hour and twenty minutes just to get to 240 RM (starting at 30RM), which was cutting the 192 mile trip from GardnerVille SC to Lone Pine SC fairly close (it was less the 30 degrees outside)
Right on both counts. I do have a card that I could leave on my dash, but haven't needed it so far.
People cannot be expected to continuously monitor the Superchargers while dining or shopping. However, there is a simple solution. Whenever all operative charging stalls are occupied, Tesla could automatically message all owners whose cars have finished charging. Ideally, perhaps sensors could be employed to catch cases where some stalls are ICEd or occupied by cars that aren't plugged in. Of course, Tesla would have data on owners who repeatedly fail to move their cars, and could pester them with reminders if appropriate. Some owners might have legitimate reasons to be slow in returning, so such a system should err on the side of grace.
Yes, and that is very considerate of you, but many people would prefer not to interrupt their meal, etc., if it's not necessary.
That is great, and more people should follow your lead, but not everyone is going to remember to do that consistently, or want to leave a personal phone number in public view.
